Tea in the Sahara A sponsored challenge isn’t just a great way to raise money – it can also be a life-changing experience. Ann’s parents both died with dementia in 2001. Since then, Ann has been raising funds for Alzheimer Scotland and campaigning to improve understanding of dementia. Ann took part in a four day, 50km Sahara treck and describes the experience. Article type: News - Date posted: 29 June 2023
Ten years of tail-wagging innovation 2023 marks a special 10-year milestone since the start of the Dementia Dog project, when the world’s first ever dementia assistance dog was placed with a family in Arbroath. This is therefore an opportune time to reflect on how one inspirational idea has translated into a life changing service for families in Scotland living with dementia. Article type: News - Date posted: 29 June 2023
Memory Walk - Gwen's story Gwen shares her Memory Walk story with us. Article type: News - Date posted: 28 June 2023
Memory Walk - Stephanie's story Stephanie shares her Memory Walk story with us. Article type: News - Date posted: 28 June 2023
Scotland's Memory Walk is back! Taking place over the weekend of 15-17 September. It's 'Your walk, Your way'. Article type: News - Date posted: 28 June 2023
From Scotland to South America, why dementia didn’t stop my adventure Stuart Dougall writes about why dementia didn't stop his journey to the city at the 'End of the world'! Article type: News - Date posted: 28 June 2023
Intergenerational project joins young and old An inspirational new project in Dumfries and Galloway has brought together different generations with the aim of raising awareness of dementia and tackling the issues of stereotypes and ageism. The project gave a shared opportunity for primary school children and people with dementia to socialise together through various activities such as arts, baking and playing games. Article type: News - Date posted: 28 June 2023
Thank You Day Sunday 2 July is the UK’s third annual Thank You Day, which in the last two years has brought over 15 million people together to strengthen bonds and create kinder communities. This year, to say a special thank you to unpaid carers, Music for Dementia has recorded a song with Tony Christie to get the nation singing. The track also features Alzheimer Scotland social media ambassador Graeme Sutherland, who cares for his mum Linda. Article type: News - Date posted: 28 June 2023
Brain Health Scotland's schools programme wins award Congratulations to our team at Brain Health Scotland for winning a 'highly commended' award in the Scottish Charity Awards 2023 for their contribution in the STARS: My Amazing Brain school programme. Article type: News - Date posted: 27 June 2023
Coast Candle Co partners with Alzheimer Scotland to create a ‘memory’ candle designed by people living with dementia. Coast Candle Co have partnered up with us in creating a ‘memory’ candle designed by people living with dementia around the theme of memories. The candle is available online to help raise money for Alzheimer Scotland. Article type: News - Date posted: 19 June 2023